Perficient’s vibrant culture thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to making a difference. We recently connected with Adrian Pop, a lead technical consultant based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, who brings these qualities to his role at Perficient. For the past eight years, he has helped deliver transformative medical device solutions to healthcare clients while fostering a team environment built on trust, curiosity, and continuous learning.
Adrian specializes in building and optimizing medical device technology, ensuring systems run reliably and communicate effectively. His work empowers healthcare teams and enhances patient outcomes worldwide. In this People of Perficient profile, explore how Adrian’s technical expertise and people-first approach strengthen our teams and create lasting impact for clients and communities.
What is your role? Describe a typical day in the life.
I’m a lead technical consultant. My day starts with a quick stand-up meeting to align the team on priorities, followed by code reviews and planning for the rest of the day. Between meetings, I remove roadblocks for teams, escalate risks, and carve out time for technical learning or automation work.
How do you explain your job to family, friends, or children?
I work on the technology behind medical devices, ensuring they run reliably and that different systems communicate seamlessly. It feels good to know my work supports healthcare teams and patients, and I’m proud to tell my family that what I do helps people.
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What keeps you at Perficient? Could you describe the team culture?
What keeps me at Perficient is the people and the purpose behind my projects. My teammates have become friends who make the challenging work manageable, and I value that my projects directly help clinicians and patients. Those two things motivate me to show up and do my best.
Working with my team and business unit feels like being part of a busy, friendly workshop. Everyone pitches in, shares knowledge, and we genuinely enjoy each other’s company. The culture is collaborative and supportive. Folks are curious and happy to help, even when we come from different backgrounds and perspectives.
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Whether big or small, how do you make a difference for our clients, colleagues, communities, or teams?
I clear obstacles, mentor others, and share practical knowledge through code reviews and pair sessions. Coaching my teammates is rewarding because that shared knowledge spreads beyond code. These efforts help my team deliver higher-quality work and grow more confident in their skills. I also take pride in knowing my technical work helps clinicians and patients by improving real-world medical device workflows.
LEARN MORE: Perficient’s Medical Device Software Development Practice
What has your experience at Perficient taught you?
My time at Perficient has taught me to truly appreciate my teammates. We spend so much of our lives solving problems together, often continuing after hours, so those relationships matter. Having colleagues who are real friends makes the workday better, helps build trust under pressure, and turns tough sprints into shared wins. That camaraderie is one of the reasons I stay, learn, and show up every day.
What advice would you give to colleagues who are starting their career with Perficient?
Don’t be afraid to speak up or to make mistakes. That’s where learning happens. Ask questions, try new things, and share your ideas. Mistakes are feedback in disguise, and speaking up helps you build credibility faster than staying quiet.
Why are you #ProudlyPerficient?
I’m proud that my work positively impacts millions of people. I’m motivated by learning something new each day and knowing my work contributes to better health outcomes.
I started my career at Perficient and never left. Hands-on projects, supportive mentors, and stretch opportunities helped me grow into a lead technical consultant. Along the way, I gained new skills and now mentor others.
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With Perficient’s mission statement in mind, how do you shatter boundaries?
I shatter boundaries by treating each day as a chance to learn and grow. My future is built on what I’ve learned so far and how I use those lessons to tackle bigger challenges.
If you had to define yourself using one Perficient value, which would it be and why?
I’d choose People because strong relationships make the work better. When we trust each other, we solve problems faster and deliver stronger results.
What are you passionate about outside of work?
I’m passionate about tennis, hiking, and watching sports. Tennis is my true passion, and I stay balanced by playing tennis with my colleagues. What started as after-work practice turned into real friendships that combine exercise, social time, and camaraderie all in one.
It’s my goal to become more fit and mentally sharp through tennis, gym sessions, and regular hikes. Professionally, I want to improve my automation testing skills and continue helping others grow.
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